Congrats,
Graduates!

As the Class of 2023 gathers to celebrate, this moment offers a chance to stop and think about the journey they have taken together in our mission to improve the health and well-being of West Virginians — and beyond.

We know that wherever they go, they will help to make the world a better place, taking with them the values that make Mountaineers truly special — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation. They have chosen a life that seeks to better the lives of others, through health, wisdom and compassion. And we can’t wait to see what they do.

Message from Dean Hulsey

As I have always said, nursing is not just a career — it is a calling. You were called to this profession for a reason and I’m so glad you have answered the call. Nursing leaders like you are needed throughout West Virginia and beyond.

Tara Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
School of Nursing Dean &
E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor

Twins to Double the Care to their Hometown Community

Twins wearing graduation attire sit together.

From taking their first steps as children to taking their first steps across the stage at graduation, twins Courtni LaRue DeWitt and Julie LaRue Smith have been walking through life together.

Read more about the graduates

Mountaineers go first.
Bobby Harris.

Nursing was never a straightforward or obvious path for me. I wanted to be a software developer in high school but felt that I would not get the fulfillment necessary out of a career like that. After some thought, nursing appeared to check every box that I had established at the time. Overall, I wanted to have a career where I felt that I could make a true difference in the lives of others.

Bobby Harris
Bachelor of Science
Beckley Campus
Let’s go.